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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1887-12-10
NcENprARY FIRE.
Large Barn, 20 Head Of Cattle, go Tons of
Hay, Grain, Machinery, &C., Burned.

LARGE Barn, 40 Head Of Cattle, 60 Tons Of
Hay, Grain, Machinery, &C., Burned.
The large barn of Mr.. Theodore Tracy, in
Manchester district, was destroyed by fire on
Friday night of last week. The fire was OBJ
served about S.45 o'clock, and burned so
rapidly that but little Gifts contents was saved.
1t was large structure, S6x45 feet, compare
lively new. Destroyed with it were thirty
two steers, six COWS, 4 bull, colt, 400 bushels
of wheat, $500 bushels of corn, $50 bushels
of oats, 60 tons of hay, 6,000 bundles OF blades,
lot of straw, threshing machine, six sets of new
harness, a tanning mill and about 500 worth
of small articles The total loss aggregated
Sc, 200, upon which there is an insurance in
the Dug Hill Company of about S., 500.
An Irish tramp, with variety of names, is
suspected Of setting fire to the barn. One OF
his names is Liverpool, and by that we will
designate him in this article.
Liverpool first male his appearance in Mr..
Tracy's neighborhood about four years ago.
He is an impudent rascal, and is quite par
ticular as to his fare. When he begs food,
he orders the kind he wants, and shows his
displeasure by threats when it is not given
him. About four years ago, upon his first ap-
pearance in Manchester district, he asked for
food at the house of Mr.. Ferdinand Peterman.
He didn't like what was offered him, and be-
came impudent. Nathan Rohrback, hired
man, knocked him down for his insolenee,
and tied him. He was liberated by Mr..
Peterman later, upon the promise that he
would not do him nor his property any harm.
Liverpool swore he would kill Rohrback,
however, but went away without trying to put
his threat into execution. When Rohrback
struck him he knocked two front teeth out,
and this was one of the marks by which peo-
pie knew him.
A year later he was at the house of Mr..
Tracy. He objected to the food offered him,
and was driven off, As he went he threaten
ed to burn his barn, and did light and throw
matches at it as he passed. He was arrested,
but the grand jury did not find bill against
him, and he had not been back until last week.
On Thursday he was at the house of Mr..
Emanuel Sellers, and not being supplied with
what he wanted to eat, became impudent
Mr.. Sellers kicked him out Of the house, and
Liverpool seized stone to attack him. Be-
fore he could use it, however, Mr.. Sellers
knocked him down. Liverpool then made
tracks, uttering threats as he went.
As the Tracy fire was of incendiary
origin, and Liverpool was in the neighbor
hood, there is strong ground, in the light of
his former threat to burn the barn, to suspect
him of the deviish deed. This evidence
would have been sufficient for the enraged
citizens to have lyEched him had he been
caught. Had he been captured while the
barn was burning, and been thrown in the
midst of the flames, there would have been
but few regrets. The earth should be rid of
such an outlaw and dangerous character.
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On Monday last Henry Bishop, aged about
IA years, left his home, about two miles from
Taneytown, TO visit his daughter, about mile
distant. On Tuesday, hearing that he had
not reached his daughters, search was
made, and his dead body was found about
two hundred yards from his own home, lean
ing against a fence. He was probably taken
suddenly i'll and sat down in which position
he died and was found.
Justice A. F. Orendorff, acting coroner,
summoned the following jury to investigate
the cause of death-George A. Flickinger,
foreman; Americas Shoemaker, William
Kiser, Joshua Koutz, Milton ID. Grouse, G.
d. Fuss, Lewis Elliott, james Reindollar,
William Kehn, Ezra X. Reaver, Henry h.
Sherman and John Shoemaker. DR.. Frank
81. Seiss was the examining physician. After
viewing the body and hearing evidence, the
Jury rendered a verdict that the deceased
came to his death from natural causes.
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Death of a Former Citizen.


Speclal 10 the AuNochte
WAYSEsBoRo', Pa, Dec. S.-Mr Charles
Hteshew, an old and much respected citizen
of this place, died here this morning, in the
10Th year of his age, from bronchial disease,
caused by the contraction of severe cold two
years ago. Mr.. Hiteshew was son of the
late Nicholas and Esther Wilson Hiteshew, land
was born and reared on the old Hiteshew
homestead, Uniontown, Carroll county, Nd,
now owned by Mr.. Elias Stouffer; but in 1857
removed to Ringgold, Washington county,
Nd, and extensively and successfully engaged
in the merchandise business for a number of
years. Owing to old age. he retired about
nine years ago, making Waynesboro' his home.
Mr.. Hiteshew was prominent and stauneh
member of the progressive division of the
German Baptist Church, and in politics he
was Democrat. He leaves four children to
mourn their loss-Mrs. John Gehr and Mrs.
Alice Frick, of this city; Mrs. Daniel and
Emanuel johnson, of Ohio.
Mr. Hiteshews death will be much re-
GREETED by his many friends here and in Ma
ryland.
His funeral will take place from his resi-
dence, l12 West Main street, at 10 o'clock
Saturday morning. Interment at Burns Hill
Cemetery.
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coursey-oovell.

The Record, of Saturday last, published at
Centrevile, Nd, contains the following:
A quiet home wedding took place in Cen
trevlle on Wednesday morning. Rev. Ralph
I. Coursey, pastor of Hurlock circuit, NJ. L.
Church, son of Joseph Y. Coursey, Esq, of
this town, and Miss NJ. Florence Coyell,
daughter of John T. Coyell, Esq, were mar
ried at the residence of the bride parents, on
Broadway. The ceremony was performed by
Rev. Charles A. Hill, pastor of the NJ. E.
Church, assisted by Rev. Louis p. Corkron,
of Preston The paror was well filled with
til relatives and few near friends of the
families. The bride was attired in a hand
some dark steel Henrietta cloth travelling
dress, with bonnet to match, and carried in
her hand beautiful bouquet of nephetos
roses After the ceremony Mr.. and Mrs.
Coursey took the 7.20 train for their future
home at Hurlock, Dorchester county. The
presents were numerous and very beautiful,
comprising almost every description of silver
and glassware.
1.-THE father of the bride is well known in
this county, and for number of years was a
very popular engineer on the Western Mary
land Railroad. ADVOCATE.
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Personal.

Postmaster Frank Brown, of Baltimore,
was in Westminster yesterday.
Mrs. Fl. Hoppe and Miss Mollie Hoppe
are visiting relatives near Union Bridge.
Mr.. Jacob Morley, near this city. has been
confined to bed for some days with heart
troubles, and is still i'll.
Mr.. VIM G. Rinehart, of this city, has been
confined to his residence at the West End for
two weeks by sickness.
Mr.. Samuel Beck, near Uniontown, will
start for the West next Tuesday, and will
spend the winter with relatives.
Miss Lizzie Russell. of Reisterstown, is
Spending the week with her cousin. Mrs.
Shreeve, l55 East Main street.
Mr.. VIM II. Thomas left on Tuesday for Il
short visit to his home near Chaptico. ST.
Mary's county. He will return next Tues
day.
Mr.. Louis NJ. Selman, merchant and post
master at Warfieldsburg, is to be married on
Wednesday afternoon next. the l4th, to Miss
Virdie c., daughter of Mr.. VIM. p. Jean, of
Baltimore county. The ceremony will take
place at Wards NJ. L. Church, near the resi-
dence of the bride.
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Many Attractive and Suitable Articles for
Christmas Presents at ]. T. 0rndorff7s, 20
and % West Main Street, Westminster, Md.
Wishing You All Merry Christmas and u
Happy New Year-George c. Anders, New
Windsor, Md.
Christmas Tidings-Joseph B. Boyle, op.
posite Catholic Church, Westminster, Nd.
A Gold Dollar for 80 cents-John ]. Reese,
294 East Main Street, Westminster, Md.
A Splendid Display for the Holidays-H.
B. Albaugh, Westminster, Md.
Election Notice-John 7. Diffenbaugh,
Election Notice-w. A. Cunningham, Cash
Ter.
Legal Notices.-List of Unclaimed Matter.
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Stacks Corner Items.
We are happy to see Geo. Slack out after
'f - +s,s,,,s. ;igsss.

We are happy to see Geo. Slack out after
rs Escess ;i.asss:
Simon Il. GolibTfcSSs4aWe dnesday mora
ing He was not dead when fouheo 'S,-..s :"
the morning, but died shortly afterwards
Mr. Golibart has been very unfortunate in
horses, having lost four in two years and six
months, not Of much value in themselves, tits
true. but of very much value to their owner.
Mr.. ]. Osborne, of Eldersburg, also met
with the loss of horse about week ago.
He was apparently well in the evening, but
found dead in the morning from supposed in
fammation of the lungs.
Hog killing seems to be the order of the
day, but we have heard of no rivalry among
our neghbors as to the largest animal.
A gentleman in our corner has an ice pond,
and says all the young ladies who wish to
skate on it this winter must first pay him in
advance with quakerfip.
Since your Sykesville correspondent takes
Slack with so much Favour" he may get
more of it anon. We always have plenty of
it in our Corner.
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Proceedings of the Orphans Court.

Wednesday, November 9O.-Sallie H. Will
mer, D. Hopper Emory and Thomas a. Muir
ray, administrators W. a. of John w. Wilmer,
deceased, reported sale of stock and fixtures
of drug store.
James P. Summers, executor of Mary
Ranoull, deceased, settled LIST account.
Friday, December 2.-Report of sale of
real estate of Daniel Henninger, deceased,
finally ratified.
Monday, December 5.-Dr. VIM. N. Martin,
executor of Margaret Stultz, deceased, re-
turned list of sales of goods and chattels
The last will and testament of Margaret
Parsons, deceased, was admitted to probate.
Tuesday, December 6.-Report of sale of
real estate Of Michael Fringer, deceased, final
ly ratified.
Report of sale ofeasehold property of John
Sellers, deceased, finally ratified.
Absalom Koontz, guardian of Edward G.
Myers, settled LIST and final account
Distribution among creditors of Theodore
F. Bixler, deceased, filed.
The last will and testament of Daniel Blk
Ter, deceased, was admitted to probate.
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The Mayor and Common Council convened
in regular session last Monday evening.
The collector reported receipts from taxes
on levy of 1887, Sl021.99.
Bills amounting to $3.50, principally for
work on streets, were approved.
Several persons requested Attachments on
real estate, but were refused on the ground
that the Council having sat for Attachments at
stated meetings in September, it could not
now allow any reductions.
At meeting of the Council held Novem-
Der %, for the purpose of hearing any objec
- to opening and widening Carroll street,
sslonH Mr. alley, as ADVERTISED, upon
the petition of John T. Ofhaesluus1s-.
no objections appearing, it was determined
to open, or widen said street as stipulated in
said notice, the Mayor and Common Council
determining that public convenience and
welfare required it. John 7. Cassell was
appointed surveyor, and Edward Lynch,
Richard Manning and Jesse I. Shreeve a
commission to assess damages and benefits.
After lengthy discussion the Council deter
mined to pay one fifth of the costs and dam
ages incurred by widening said street.
The Council adjourned to meet Monday
evening, December 10.
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William Shriner, son of Mr.. James Shriner,
left on Monday last for Franklin Grove, ILL.,,
where he will go into business.
Mr.. Thomas Roth is visiting his brother,
Rev. o. c. Roth, pastor OF the Lutheran
church.
The Professor has lately received title or
degree of honor conferred on himself, namely
Papa. If names are scarce let us suggest that
Papa name the csnferree, Early Rose:
Mrs. McKelIip and son, of Frederick, were
visiting friends in town on Monday last.
Mr.. Peter HiItcbrick, of this place, has
gone West to settle up his sons estate. His
son went West few years ago, and had
amassed quite little fortune He died a
few months ago.
Miss Fannie Bowers has returned on visit
to her father, Mr.. J. II. Bowers. Miss Bow
ers left here over year ago.
Mr.. Wesley Cook lost his valuable grey
mare. by falling over an embankment, near
Menge's mill, at Middleburg-
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December 3-mereury 81 at I a. m. and so at
, p. M; generally clear. December Amer
curry SO at a. IN. and As at 2 p. M; cloudy.
December 5-mercury Al at a. m. and A at
2 p. M; cloudy up to a. M, followed by
clear. weather; heavy rain in the morning.
December 6-mereury q at a. m. and 46
at D. M; clear. December mercury 80
at a. m. and 40 at p. M; cloudy after 10
a. m. December 8-mercury 40 at q. m.
aud As at p M; cloudy, with light rain, up
to noon, followed by clearing weather. De-
cember 9-mercury rs at a. IN. and AZ at u
m; clear up to noon, with indications of fall
ing weather.
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County Commissioners.

The County Commissioners were engaged
on Monday and Tuesday in settling road ac-
counts in the 7th and 18th districts. Special
pensions were allowed as follows: Elias
Lovel, eth district, So; Mary Ann Waddle,
9th district, $40
On Wednesday the old and new boards took
an inventory of the property at the aims house
and Jail. In the afternoon the new board
David Stoner, Washington Reaver and Geo.
W. Miller-quali6ed, and organized by elect
ing David Stoner president. County Treas
urer Charles Brilliant, who was reelected at
the late election, qualified and entered upon
his second term. His bond is for $4,000,
with Isaac Brilliant, Henry II. Miller, Christ
ian Hunt, John f. Pfeiffer and David b.
Hoffacker
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The caucus of the Democratic members
of the House of Representatives in Wash
ington, last Saturday, was enlivened by a
fisti cuff between Blount, of Georgia, and
Breckenridge, of Arkansas. 1t grew out
of debate over the merits of one of the
candidates for doorkeeper They had a
considerable scrimmage, Blount striking
the first blow. One had his nose bruised
and the other an abrasion of the skin under
an eye, before they were separated. Through
the intercession of friends explanations and
apologies were made, and former friendly
relations were resumed between the gen
tlemen.
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LINWooD ITEMS.
Injured by Falling Tree-Wedding Reception
Personal Items.

John Stone, worthy citizen, residing near
Uniontown. was seriously hurt on Wednesday
evening. Mr. Stone, with his son, were en-
gagged cutting wood about mile from home,
on the farm Of Mr. Ed. Christ. A limb of
fallen tree prevented it from reaching the
ground. Whilst cutting it off he was crushed
to the ground by the sudden fall of the body
of the tree. His left arm was broken above
the elbow, and internal injuries sustained,
from which he is now suffering. He was con-
veyed to his home, and is now under the care
of DIR. Joseph Shreeve, of Uniontown. Mr..
Stone is considerably past middle age, is well
known and by occupation a mason.
Mr.. and Mrs. David NJ. Shorb, having COM
pleted their wedding tour, n number of
invited guests shared the pleasure of grand
reception rendered them at the residence of
Mr.. Jos. Shorb, father of the groom, on Sat
urday evening last. Those who participated
in this very generous and hospitable enter
tainment return a very favorable report. The
many good things prepared for the occasion
entirely met the demand, and the affair
throughout was q sociable and enjoyable sue
cess.
Jacob Yon and wife, aged citizens residing
near Uniontown, are both confined to bed in
q critical condition.
Isii;i s-,cs Shean and Mr.. Frank Lambert,
Mr.. ChafresnalBs but who
young men formerly of this TssssalslA.1llsaaA
have been trying the realities of Western life
for several years, are now visiting friends and
relatives here Mr. VIM. Bowers, son of Mr..
David Bowers, near this place, having spent
about nine months at Toulon, Ills, has re-
turned home in good health, and is now at
tending the school here in charge of Mr.. A.
H. Diffenbaugh.
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The season for these tokens of friendship
and affection is at hand, and the search for
blessed to give than to receives" we are told,
but the giving and receiving are both blessed.
We concur in the sentiment, that, next to the
sacred character of the season, the interchange
Of presents is the most delightful feature Of
the holidays 1t indicates mutual esteem. 1t
shows that friendship is real, and not a mere
sham or pretense. 1t reflects the sunshine
of human nature, and brings outthe generous
impulses of the human heart. May the Gus
tom never fall into desuetude, and may all
get just whatlthey most want, with many
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1887-12-10

Harry Steele, of Watersyille, is very i'll.
S. D. Waters is buying corn for the Balti-
more market.
John Stull, of Frederick county, who was
visiting his brother, C. II. Stull, has returned
home.
Nicholas Gartrell, of Howard, who has
been sick for some time, is not improving
much.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1887-12-10

Christopher Monath aroused Sheriff Fringer
up at twenty minutes after two O'Clock last
Saturday morning, and asked to be taken in.
He had been indicted by the grand jury for
forging the name of his father, Christian
Monath, to note for S25. Christopher had
been living in Baltimore, and bench war
rant had been issued for him. Deputy Sher-
if Tyler searched Baltimore for him q day or
two, without success. Monath heard of the
warrant and promptly delivered himself at
+ho ,r,rtx sa,1 oo,n,nry nv, from lt.nnnnna5n
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sunday scnoOl ofncers Elected.

The annual meeting of the Sunday School
Association of the Methodist Protestant
Church, this city, was held on last Sunday
afternoon. The following officers of the
association were elected for the ensuing year;
President, Dr. Charles Billingslea; vice-pres
ident, Rev. J. I. Ward, D. D.; secretary,
Clarence Wickert; treasurer, Theodore Derr.
Officers fthc Sunday School; superintendent,
w. L. Seabrook; assistants; DR.. ]. W. Her
ineand Mrs. J. c. Frizell; secretary, Clarence
Wickert; librarian, Theodore Derr; assistants,
viii F. Derr and John F. Everhart; treas
urer, Theodore Derr; missionary, Jesse +.
Shreev; organist, Miss Annie Shriver.
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A barn belonging to Mr.. Edward Lynch,
this city, in the rear of his lumber yard, was
burned on Wednesday evening, between six
and seven o'clock. With the barn were
burned ten tons of hay, twelve tons of straw,
fifty bushels of wheat, a self binder and a
wind mill. There were some small articles
in the barn, which were also consumed. The
total loss is about $500, upon which there IS
an insurance of 1915 in the Carroll County
Mutual Company.
Some one was seen running from the barn
lust after the FIRE was discovered, and Otto
Alters, tramp, was arrested shortly after
wards on suspicion.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1887-12-10

On Monday night Salem Lodge, No. 60, /.
iog0. f.. of this city, elected the following
officers for the ensuing term IN. g., Ger
shum Huff; V. G., Ezekiah D. Bowerscx; R.
s., Henry b. Grammer; P. s., JohnJ. Reese;
Treasurer, Francis A. Sharrer; Marshall,
John Bernstein; Chaplain, DR.. ]. W. Herring;
Trustees, Frank C. Sharrer, John J. Reese,
Geo. A. Zahn; Janitor, G. W. Brown; Rep.
to Grand Lodge, John J. Reese.
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FARMERS, STOCK OWNERS
II AND STOCK RAISERS.

Look to your interests and protect your stock
against Sickness, Accident and Death, by
insuring in the Mutual Live Stock Insurance
Company of Mifflinburg, Pa. This Company
insures against loss of stock by death from
any cause Whatever, and pays its losses pune
tually. Terms reasonable. For full particu-
lars call on or address
). NJ. WILHELM, Agent,
Manchester, Carroll county, Mds
P. ST. am also Solicitor for Fire and Life
Insurance. dec 3:3t
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Death of Mrs. L. P. slinglufr.

Mrs. Margaret A. Slingluif, wife of Judge
L. P. Slingiuff, died at her residence, near
New Windsor. on Wednesday night last. Mrs.
Slingluff was a daughter of Thomas and Cath
crime Stouffer Cromwell, of Frederick county,
and was a most estimable lady, widely and
favorably known to large circle of relatives
and acq9aintances, in Carroll and Frederick
caantie& and also in the city Of Baltimore.
The fn1&nsl took place yesterday morning.
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ELECTION NOTICE.

The members of the Mutual Fire Insurance
Company of Carroll County are requested tc
meet at their office, in Westminster, on Mon.
day, the 18th day Of December, 1887, for the
purpose of electing Ten Directors to serve fol
one year. The election will take place be.
tween the hours of 10 o'clock, a. M, and Up
m. By order,
RICHARD MANNING,
dec 3:3t Secretary.